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citylogs2023-11-12 05:20 pm
excaliburden) wrote in citylogs2023-11-12 05:20 pm
[open] welcome to the city
WHO: Altria Caster (excaliburden) & perhaps you!
WHAT: Help out a gal who just got here and is still getting used to magical city things like powdered sugar
WHERE: Across the city! Namely: a convenience store, park, subway, etc.......
WHEN: Early November
WARNINGS: N/A! Will update if necessary
a. local victorian orphan discovers convenience stores
[You're probably popping into the local convenience store for sensible reasons, like to buy a soda or to grab a few things you're missing for your dinner. Maybe for one of those hot dogs. No judgment.
Either way, you're getting interrupted by a gremlin in young woman form, who comes right up to you as soon as she makes eye contact, holding up... one of those small little packs of powdered sugar donuts.]
Have you ever tried one of these?
[She sounds awed.
There is powdered sugar around her mouth and on her fingers. She seems to have already eaten three of the five in the pack. It's a little bit like a religious experience, honestly.]
b. park break
[There's only so much walking around the city she can do before she gets tired. Even a few days in, it's still a pretty overwhelming place, and despite making many plans with many helpful people upon first arriving, she... has not acted on any of them.
So it is that even though it's either very early in the morning or very late at night, Altria can be found seated on one of the benches in the park, shoulders hunched and hands in her lap. She doesn't seem to be asleep, just... thinking very, very intently.
Of course, if she notices that someone's near, she'll immediately straighten, lifting a hand to wave--but with how deep in thought she is, it isn't hard to sneak up on her, either.]
c. subway
[Using the subway today to get across the city? That's a perfectly normal thing to do.
There's a young woman there as well, nose pressed to the window as she stares out as the train moves, even though it's, you know, underground and there's nothing to see. It's fine--she still seems amazed.
Also, if you hop back on the train a few hours later to go elsewhere, she's... still there. She might be leaning back in the seat, staring at the ceiling, or moving from seat to seat idly, or, in particularly empty times of day, sprawled along two seats at once.
Don't worry about it. Everything's fine here!]
d. wildcard
(Wanna tag in but these prompts don't work? Totally fine, hit me with whatever--or poke me over here to plot something out!)
excaliburden) & perhaps you!WHAT: Help out a gal who just got here and is still getting used to magical city things like powdered sugar
WHERE: Across the city! Namely: a convenience store, park, subway, etc.......
WHEN: Early November
WARNINGS: N/A! Will update if necessary
a. local victorian orphan discovers convenience stores
[You're probably popping into the local convenience store for sensible reasons, like to buy a soda or to grab a few things you're missing for your dinner. Maybe for one of those hot dogs. No judgment.
Either way, you're getting interrupted by a gremlin in young woman form, who comes right up to you as soon as she makes eye contact, holding up... one of those small little packs of powdered sugar donuts.]
Have you ever tried one of these?
[She sounds awed.
There is powdered sugar around her mouth and on her fingers. She seems to have already eaten three of the five in the pack. It's a little bit like a religious experience, honestly.]
b. park break
[There's only so much walking around the city she can do before she gets tired. Even a few days in, it's still a pretty overwhelming place, and despite making many plans with many helpful people upon first arriving, she... has not acted on any of them.
So it is that even though it's either very early in the morning or very late at night, Altria can be found seated on one of the benches in the park, shoulders hunched and hands in her lap. She doesn't seem to be asleep, just... thinking very, very intently.
Of course, if she notices that someone's near, she'll immediately straighten, lifting a hand to wave--but with how deep in thought she is, it isn't hard to sneak up on her, either.]
c. subway
[Using the subway today to get across the city? That's a perfectly normal thing to do.
There's a young woman there as well, nose pressed to the window as she stares out as the train moves, even though it's, you know, underground and there's nothing to see. It's fine--she still seems amazed.
Also, if you hop back on the train a few hours later to go elsewhere, she's... still there. She might be leaning back in the seat, staring at the ceiling, or moving from seat to seat idly, or, in particularly empty times of day, sprawled along two seats at once.
Don't worry about it. Everything's fine here!]
d. wildcard
(Wanna tag in but these prompts don't work? Totally fine, hit me with whatever--or poke me over here to plot something out!)
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He's a swordsmith, actually! But I think Muramasa is just good at making everything.
He made me this whole outfit!
[She does a twirl, showing off the cape and colors.]
Isn't it wonderful?
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It is. It certainly is. [ kaveh grins. ] I especially adore the colours, and the line of it matches how energetic you are. I can believe you when you say that this Muramasa is able to make everything. People like that are a combination of raw talent, genius and grit; he must be very disciplined.
Is he your friend, Altria?
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(She wishes, briefly, selfishly, that Muramasa was here.)
Even so, even with all of those emotions and thoughts and feelings, when Kaveh asks his question, she needs a moment to think that over. Is Muramasa her friend...? Hmmmm... Mmmmm.... Mmmmmm.
She certainly would consider him one, but would he consider her one in return...?]
I wonder... I suppose he's more like a self-proclaimed bodyguard... A really, really fussy and bad-mouthed and old grandpa-like one.
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well, kaveh thinks, a person like that is unlikely to use the word friend so easily. but for altria to be able to describe the man using those terms, they must have a bond. kaveh smiles. ]
I've had Master Craftsmen who mentored me and who matched that description, I think. I can imagine what sort of man he must be. I'm glad he made you your outfit, and with such a level of detail. To me, that speaks of care for his craft, and his regard for you.
[ satisfied, kaveh nods. ] Thank you again for tonight, by the way. You made the journey here with this fence a quick and easy one.
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Regardless, she beams at that--both that Kaveh knows and understands, and at the gratitude. She could talk about Muramasa (complain, affectionately, about Muramasa) all night, but she's nagged Kaveh enough tonight, hasn't she? Even Altria is aware it's getting late.]
Mm, I'm just glad I could help! You can always let me know if you need help carrying anything else. I'm not always the cleverest person around, but I'm really confident in my strength!
[sparkle sparkle.]
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In my eyes, you are both clever and strong, and with a good heart to you. I would be glad for your help in the future. [ with the fenced propped up against the wall, there are just a few things left to do. kaveh strips gloves from his hands. he looks to altria. ] Then, I'll let you go from here. Will you be able to get back to your apartment alright? Shall I walk you?
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[Given she has no apartment to go to, and doesn't want to worry him over it. It's okay. Tsuruno will come scoop her up later, and all will be well.]
I'll be fine from here. It was really nice talking with you more, Kaveh. Let's meet up again soon!